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By Dr. Brett Compton, DC – Compton Chiropractic Care – Compton chiropractic is proud to announce that we are now an authorized dispensing location for Medicare approved braces. When it comes to joints in the body there are two main dysfunctions or causes of pain. As Chiropractic Physicians, our three …

What used to be a slam-dunk consensus among medical and health professionals—fish oil capsules are good for you—is now a matter of contentious debate. My how times have changed! Those glistening, gold capsules, thought to do everything from protecting the heart and easing inflammation to improving mental health and lengthening …

Have you ever met someone and assumed they were 10-20 years younger than their actual age due to their great energy and wit? Sure, there are the “chosen” ones that are blessed with graceful aging genes. But there are also people who decide to make daily lifestyle changes which help …

With the advent of sophisticated technologies, the fight against prostate cancer has become highly advanced with its technological capabilities and precise delivery of radiation to tumor sites. However, even the most advanced technologies are rendered obsolete if your prostate cancer is not detected early. September is “National Prostate Cancer Awareness …

“Stress incontinence” is a reality for millions of women in America today. The “stress” is not emotional or mental pressures. Rather, it’s physical pressure put on the bladder that can cause urine leakage. Something as simple as a sneeze or a cough might trigger a leak. Standing up suddenly, lifting …

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), cancer-related fatigue is the most common side effect of cancer and cancer treatment. Research suggests that anywhere between 70% and 100% of cancer patients getting treatment have fatigue. And about 30% to 50% of cancer survivors have said that their fatigue lasts for …

By Compton Chiropractic Care – Neuropathy, otherwise known by its symptoms of numbness, pins and needles, or even a burning sensation in the extremities, has several causes and is slowly becoming an epidemic in our society. DID YOU KNOW: In 1976, hundreds of otherwise healthy teenagers, reported to emergency rooms …

Screening tests can find diseases early, when they’re easiest to treat. Talk to your doctor about which preventive medical tests you need to stay healthy. Body Mass Index – Your body mass index, or BMI, is a measure of your body fat based on your height and weight. It is …

Geriatric massage consists of specific training and techniques designed to maximize the benefits of massage for the elderly population. This highly-effective type of massage therapy provides not just the well-known benefits massage offers to every client, such as relief of muscle pain and stress, but it also has specific benefits …

When a diagnosis needs to be made looking for heart disease of any kind, a cardiac stress test is one of the most helpful non-invasive test. The medical field uses the non-nuclear. or exercise stress test quite often. This involves the use of treadmills, stationary bikes, and other equipment. During …